Matthew Andres Pfund

May 10, 2004 - November 17, 2022

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Morning Star Evangelical Lutheran Church

N171W20131 Highland Road

Jackson, Wisconsin 53037

(262) 677-9357 |

Thursday 12/1, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Morning Star Evangelical Lutheran Church

N171W20131 Highland Road

Jackson, Wisconsin 53037

(262) 677-9357 |

Friday 12/2, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Morning Star Evangelical Lutheran Church

N171W20131 Highland Road

Jackson, Wisconsin 53037

(262) 677-9357 |

Friday 12/2, 11:00 am

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Children’s Hospital MACC Fund Center in Matthew’s name.

To donate online: https://maccfund.org/memorial-donation/

To donate via check:

MACC Fund
Attn Alli Neumann
10000 W. Innovation Dr.
Suite 135
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Matthew Andres Pfund, 18, of Slinger, Wisconsin, was called to his Heavenly home on November 17, 2022, while surrounded by family and friends.

Matthew was born on May 10, 2004, to Ryan and Sandra (nee Echeverry) Pfund in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Matthew was a member of Morning Star Lutheran Church, where he was confirmed on March 17, 2018. It was here that Matthew found his passion for the Lord. Matthew’s unwavering faith, trust, and commitment to Christ impacted everyone who came in contact with him. It was important to Matthew that the verse he carried with him, Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding,” was shared with those around him. Pastor Charles Raasch and the staff have supported Matthew’s faith journey every step of the way.

Matthew graduated from Slinger High School in June 2022. Matthew met many of his close friends while playing soccer and those friendships branched out to include these special friends; Nick Meller, Cameron Koch, Angel Alvarez, Sam Verhagen, Charlie Foerster, Silas Green, Connor Jensen, Owen Rettler, Aaron Evraets, Zach Hafemeister, Talon Vorpahl, AJ Smerz, Jacob Rasimus, Austin Sworske, Drew Allen, Grayson Krueger, Tou Thao, Tyler Bossert, Brandon Donahue, Luke Nettesheim, Alex Weseljak, Grant Ruback, Braden Joecks, Peter Foster, Nate Darin, Ryan Kobs, Ryan Fuerstenberg, Ben Egelser, Brennen Reese, Dustin Jacak, Caleb Kurth, Dom Deist, along with their parents and many other friends that remained steadfast and at his side through the end.

We would like to thank Dr. George Frommell (4 years) and Dr. Katherine Kormanik (14 years) who provided Matthew’s pediatric care.

A special thank you to Dr. Meghen Browning and the staff at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin who provided love and care throughout Matthew’s 2-year, 9-month cancer journey.

Throughout Matthew’s journey, there has been an outpouring of support from his extended family, friends, the community, both Slinger and Jackson, local businesses, the Slinger and Jackson Moms, friends, and neighbors. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Slinger High School staff and soccer coaches, who not only loved and supported Matthew, but continue to do so for Zachary and Alyssa; to Nick and Tim of Stortz Custom Homes who remodeled our staircase for Matthew’s chair assist and floors; to Jason at Drexel Floors; Capital Heating and cooling, who gifted us a duct cleaning and air purifier; to Fill-n- Chill and the Beaudry Family for their fundraising events; to Slinger Speedway and Lynn Wagner who helped provided “A day at the track and pit” for Matthew; to Live4today and Allison Phillips for making Matthew the first recipient of a Wish from Live4today and making Matthew a part of the Wave Soccer Team for a day as well as the team players continuing their support through his journey; to the Make a Wish Foundation for granting Matthew’s wish for a camper to make memories in; to Melissa Green for coming to our house for hair cuts to make sure Matt and our family kept healthy due to COVID; to friends Jenny Hendricks, Nichole Williams, Sandi Okruszynski, Melissa Anderson, and Julie Fotie who organized the #TEAMMATT page, yard signs and meal train and to Jo-ann Suzal, Monica Reina, Jennifer Lindahl, Dawn and Bryan Koutsky, Maria Guerra, her son Jorge Argote, Sharon Russel, Laura Egelseer, Linda Kurth, Maureen Kruse, Heidi Fuerstenberg, Richelle Deist, Gina Meller, Michele Piechowski, Sherrie Reuter and many more, for their love and support every step of the way.

Besides Matthew’s faith and humor, he was passionate about his family, friends, soccer, video games, football (especially the Packers and Steelers), the Brewers, and Nascar and favorite driver Denny Hamlin.

Matthew is survived by his parents, brother Zachary, sister Alyssa, his Grandparents Zoila Chiriboga, William (Ruth) Pfund, Aunts Katherine, Aprille (Daniel), Uncles Ruben, William C. (Jill), Rob (Julie), his many cousins, friends, and his beloved dog, Bristol. Matthew was preceeded in death by Great Aunt Sandy, both paternal and maternal Great Grandparents, and his cousins Helayna Jaelin Echeverry and Aiden Michael Echeverry.

The visitation will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM at Morning Star Church, N171W20131 Highland Road, Jackson, Wisconsin. Additional visitation at church on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 9:00 AM with a service to celebrate Matthew’s life and eternal life at 11:00 AM. There will be a private committal later that day.

Matthew felt it was important to donate his tumor for scientific research. His type of cancer was Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma, so in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Children’s Hospital MACC Fund Center in Matthew’s name.

To donate online: https://maccfund.org/memorial-donation/

To donate via check:

MACC Fund
Attn Alli Neumann
10000 W. Innovation Dr.
Suite 135
Milwaukee, WI 53226

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Morning Star Evangelical Lutheran Church

N171W20131 Highland Road

Jackson, Wisconsin 53037

(262) 677-9357 | Map

Thursday 12/1, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Morning Star Evangelical Lutheran Church

N171W20131 Highland Road

Jackson, Wisconsin 53037

(262) 677-9357 | Map

Friday 12/2, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Morning Star Evangelical Lutheran Church

N171W20131 Highland Road

Jackson, Wisconsin 53037

(262) 677-9357 | Map

Friday 12/2, 11:00 am

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Children’s Hospital MACC Fund Center in Matthew’s name.

To donate online: https://maccfund.org/memorial-donation/

To donate via check:

MACC Fund
Attn Alli Neumann
10000 W. Innovation Dr.
Suite 135
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Matthew Andres Pfund, 18, of Slinger, Wisconsin, was called to his Heavenly home on November 17, 2022, while surrounded by family and friends. Matthew was born on May 10, 2004, to Ryan and Sandra (nee Echeverry) Pfund in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Matthew was a member of Morning Star Lutheran Church, where he was confirmed on MarchContinue Reading

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To Sandra and Ryan - our deepest sympathies to you and your family as you deal with the loss of Matthew. It is futile for us to try and imagine the emotions you are navigating today, but hope a token of support for the MACC Fund can play some role in minimizing pain and stress for others. Please take care and embrace those you love...

Me and Helen are very sorry for your loss can't help but not remembering Matt when he was small with Alex. May the lord help with the trying days ahead

May God's light shine bright on all of the you and allow Matt's memory, spirit and presense to live through all of you the rest of your lives. Rest easy Matt. Prayers and thoughts for the entire Pfund family. -Gaston Suzal

In memory of Matthew Andres Pfund, Leticia Garza lit a candle

Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you during this very difficult time. He’s with his Savior & what a beautiful place that must be. May his light shine down to bring you much comfort on even the hardest of days or nights. Gods Blessings, Robin Reetz & Nancy Taves

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

You are very sorry to hear about your loss. Matthew seemed like a wonderful person. Our love and prayers are with you. Pam (Treadway) and Paul Keane

We are so sorry for your loss. Witnessing Matt's and your family's faith has made it clear you will all see each other again in Paradise.

Our sincere condolences to the Pfund family. Your time with Matt was way too short and our hearts break for your earthly loss. May the Lord sustain you with his peace, knowing that Matt is healthy and happy in his heavenly home.